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Additive Manufacturing Method for Smart Surgical Needles
Gao, Weixiao
Gao, Weixiao
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Poster (Research)
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2019-04-08
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Mechanical Engineering
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/8167
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This project aims to develop advanced manufacturing method that is suitable to integrate actuating and/or sensing elements to surgical devices, which will enable in-situ monitoring and active control of such medical devices. Specifically, this work focuses on surgical needles containing Nitinol shape memory alloy (SMA) wires. The objectives are: 1) Design and manufacturing SMA-containing needles; 2) Characterization of mechanical response of smart needles; and 3) Development and evaluation of scale-up manufacturing methods. It is expected that successful completion of this project will demonstrate the functionality of smart needles, and find a pathway towards development of design and manufacturing method(s) suitable for commercial production.
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Poster presented at the 2019 Manufacturing PA Innovation Expo (Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development), which took place April 8, 2019, in Harrisburg, PA.
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Zhao, Y., Acharya, S., Gao, W., Hutapea, P., & Ren, F. (2019, April 8). Additive Manufacturing Method for Smart Surgical Needles. Poster presented at 2019 Manufacturing PA Innovation Expo (Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development), Harrisburg, PA.
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